Description
Where It Is Always Midnight
Book Summary
An intrigue that combines noir, science fiction, and magical realism in an Italian city plunged into perpetual darkness. The reader will accompany a hypochondriacal photo-detective on an investigation that transcends journalism to delve into the mysteries of an endless night, apocalyptic sects, and a love that defies logic. A work that captivates with its murky atmosphere and relentless pace.
What is it about?
The News Hound, a peculiar photo-detective with hypochondriacal tendencies, is commissioned to travel to Silenza, an Italian city where a strange phenomenon has held back the dawn for a year. What begins as a report on the effects of the perpetual night becomes an obsessive investigation when he meets Elisabeta, a fascinating woman who reveals the cracks in a dark reality. As the Hound probes deeper, he faces unsettling questions: the causes of the eternal darkness, the whereabouts of a missing astrophysicist, and the threat of Anticristo Superstar, leader of a blood-drinking cult. The plot advances in an atmosphere of moral murkiness, constant action, and an inevitable romance that will test his ability to distinguish truth from nightmare.
Main Themes
- Investigation in an environment of perpetual darkness and its social and psychological consequences.
- The conflict between scientific reason and apocalyptic mysticism.
- Love as a redemptive and disturbing force amidst chaos.
- Hypochondria and human vulnerability in the face of the unknown.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers looking for a novel that mixes the noir genre with fantastic and science fiction elements, without sacrificing an intense love story. Ideal for those who enjoy plots with oppressive atmospheres, complex characters, and unexpected twists, as well as authors who explore the boundaries between reality and the supernatural.
What this book offers
- An immersive narrative experience that combines mystery, science fiction, and romance in a unique setting.
- A memorable protagonist with a narrative voice loaded with irony and vulnerability.
- A reflection on fear, obsession, and the search for truth in a world without light.
- A plot that maintains tension and pacing until the very last page.
Technical Details
- Author: Artigue, Luis
- Publisher: Editorial Pez de Plata
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Science fiction, Fantasy
- Collection: Narrativa Pez de Plata
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: January 2018
- Number of pages: 296
- Weight: 530 g
Editorial Review
An original proposal that manages to fuse disparate genres without losing coherence. The atmosphere of Silenza, with its eternal night, becomes a character in itself, heightening the tension and mystery. The protagonist's evolution, from cynicism to emotional surrender, adds depth to a plot that offers no respite. Recommended for those seeking a read that challenges genre conventions and offers a literary experience rich in nuance.